22 Jul 2024

Man charged after Christchurch assault

5:40 pm on 22 July 2024
Christchurch Court building

A 22-year-old man was due to appear in Christchurch District Court on Monday. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

A 22-year-old man entered no plea when he appeared in the Christchurch District Court after being charged over a stabbing.

An assault was reported to police on Hereford Street shortly after 4am on Sunday, near the Oxford Terrace entertainment precinct.

One person was taken to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition and a second was taken in a serious condition.

Police said a 22-year-old man had been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

He appeared in the Christchurch District Court on Monday morning and entered no plea.